Late 16th, Brass Embossed And Chiseled Alm Dish With Umbilicus & Githic Inscription

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Object description :

"Late 16th, Brass Embossed And Chiseled Alm Dish With Umbilicus & Githic Inscription"

Haute époque

Nice and large brass embossed and chiseled alm dish at umbilicus, with a deep central bulge (up to 5cm),

Very thick and heavy (1.619kg)

The circular frieze has a gothis inscription, not used like usually and perfectly legible.

These plates are often attributed to Nuremberg area workshops in Germany.

44cm diameter and 6cm depth

Very good condition, with a few wear

Bibliography:
*Frederico ANDRISIANI "Brass alms dishes, 15th and 16th centuries brass alms dishes, bowls and basins", Padua (Italy) 2017
*Tamas EGYEKI-SZABO "Beckensclägerschüsseln 15.-16. Jahrhundert", Budapest (Hungary ) 2008

Price: 840 €

Artist: Ateliers De Nuremberg, All Ou Flandres
Period: 16th century
Style: Renaissance, Louis 13th
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Brass
Diameter: 44cm env
Depth: 6cm

Reference: 1170878